Train Bournemouth to Balham from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Balham takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Balham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 9m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Bournemouth to Balham train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:22 PM → 6:18 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
5:22 PM → 7:18 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
6:22 PM → 8:22 PM
2h • 1 change
7:22 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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